Lucy Franklin Elementary School serves 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lucy Franklin Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lucy Franklin Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lucy Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lucy Franklin Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
10%
8%

Black
7%
15%

White
78%
69%

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Lucy Franklin Elementary School?
596 students attend Lucy Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lucy Franklin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Franklin Elementary School?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lucy Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lucy Franklin Elementary School part of?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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